Takamine GD21CE Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Satin Molasses
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- Full Takamine manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- TAKGD21CELHSM
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid spruce top over sapele back and sides gives this dreadnought a warm midrange with clear note articulation, and the full-size body keeps the low end present and projecting even with the cutaway. The 644mm scale holds traditional dreadnought string tension for firm strumming, while the 42.5mm nut width leaves room for fingerpicking and detailed chord voicings. Suited to singer-songwriter accompaniment, folk and country flatpicking, and fingerstyle work, with the TP-3G system carrying that acoustic character to an amp or PA for live use.
Takamine GD21CELH SM Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic in Satin Molasses
The GD21CELH SM is a left-handed dreadnought cutaway built for players who need fret access without sacrificing the resonance and projection of a full-sized body. The Satin Molasses finish delivers a warm, subdued aesthetic that wears in naturally on the road, while the cutaway geometry keeps ergonomics tight and stage-ready.
Playability & Design
The cutaway opens up upper-register access for solos, fills, and extended voicings without forcing a smaller body. A 42.5mm nut width sits comfortably in the hand for clean chord articulation and fingerpicking dynamics, while the 644mm scale length holds traditional dreadnought string tension and intonation stability through a full night of playing.
Tone & Electronics
Solid spruce top with sapele back and sides delivers warmth and mid-range cut that carries both fingerstyle passages and strumming through a room or PA system. The onboard TP-3G electronics amplify the acoustic character faithfully—no feedback hassles, no coloration—letting you go direct from stage to mixer without sonic compromise.
Key Features
- Left-handed configuration (CELH designation)
- Dreadnought Cutaway body shape
- Solid Spruce top
- Sapele back and sides
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Satin Molasses finish
- TP-3G electronics system
- 42.5mm nut width
- 644mm scale length
- Overall length: 1049mm
- Body width: 402.5mm
This GD21CELH SM pairs Takamine's road-tested engineering with the cutaway access and tonal authority that left-handed gigging musicians need.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Sapele |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Scale Length | 25.3" Scale |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Nut Width | 42.5mm |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ fingerstyle
- ✓ singer-songwriter
- ✓ folk
- ✓ worship
- ✓ home recording
Not the best pick for
- – metal
- – hard rock
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for beginners?
Yes. The GD21CELH SM is rated for beginner through advanced players. The 42.5mm nut width provides comfortable spacing for learning chord work and fingerpicking, and the cutaway design makes it easy to access upper frets as your skills develop.
What does the TP-3G electronics system do?
The integrated TP-3G provides reliable amplification without coloring the acoustic tone, allowing you to run the guitar through a PA or recording interface without loss of warmth or articulation.
How does the cutaway affect the tone compared to a full dreadnought?
The cutaway body geometry balances projection with playability while maintaining the full-bodied resonance of a traditional dreadnought. The solid spruce top and sapele back and sides still deliver warm midrange and clear articulation across fingerstyle and strumming applications.
What genres and playing styles is this best suited for?
The GD21CELH SM excels in fingerstyle, singer-songwriter, folk, and worship contexts. The warm midrange and articulation are not ideal for metal or hard rock genres.
What are the key dimensions and specifications?
Overall length is 1049mm with a 644mm scale and 42.5mm nut width. The body width is 402.5mm. The guitar features a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and satin molasses finish.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $49 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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